This Week's Breakaway + 10 Things to to Master the Art of Saying No

We’ve all been there—saying “yes” to one more project, one more meeting, one more favor—until your schedule feels like a Tetris game you can’t win.

Saying yes might feel like the “right” thing to do in the moment, but over time, it can lead to burnout, resentment, and zero progress on what actually matters to you.

Here’s the thing: Every “yes” you give comes at a cost to your goals, your time, and your energy.

The world doesn’t reward you for being busy; it rewards you for being intentional. And that starts with learning to say no—not out of laziness or selfishness, but out of respect for your priorities.

This Week’s Breakaway: Saying no isn’t selfish - it’s strategic. It’ll protect your time and energy.

10 Things to Master the Art of Saying No👇

1. Check out this article

2. Down for a TED Talk? Here’s one

3. Here are some email templates for saying no without feeling awkward

4. If you’re into books, here’s a good one

5. The 2-Minute Pause: Before you say yes, take two minutes to reflect - does this really matter?

6. No is a Complete Sentence (Youtube video)

7. Quote: “Saying No is saying Yes to yourself”

8. Check out this Reddit post

9. Challenge: Try to say No to at least one thing today

10. Here are fun things to do in your spare time (after successfully said No)

Can’t wait to see you in the next one!